According to reports on Twitter, John Mitchell has terminated his contract with the Lions. [...]
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Lions shuffle deck-chairs as Mitchell edges towards exit
Mitchell back in business
After being found not guilty of all the charges against him, John Mitchell has been requested to return to work tomorrow as head coach of the Lions. [...]
Mitchell doesn’t want to leave
According to the twitter-machine, Lions coach John Mitchell has been cleared of all allegations after charges were withdrawn, with the New Zealander being quoted as saying that his future is in South Africa. [...]
Sale Sharks confirm Mitchell involvement
John Mitchell has moved on from his head coach role at the Lions to sign a deal with English club Sale Sharks to be part of their rugby strategy board. [...]
Lions job open for applicants
30 Oct 12 12:30 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Super Rugby | 12 Comments
The Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) has decided to advertise the position of head coach, currently being held in the interim by Johan Ackermann, in search of a coach to take the helm for the 2013 season. [...]
Charges against Mitchell emerge
Remember John Mitchell? That bald oke that apparently used to be considered something of a saviour in Lions country, but very quickly turned pariah, with the union opting to suspend their coach towards the end of Super Rugby? Well, it seems his disciplinary hearing is finally due to get under way, after being postponed a month or so back. [...]
Lions appoint JC captain
Veteran prop JC “don’t call me Janse” van Rensburg has been handed the captain’s armband as the Golden Lions begin their Currie Cup defence, under caretaker coach Johan Ackermann. [...]
Further turmoil at the Lions
The bearded wonder, who has no more beard, has stepped down as captain of the Lions. [...]
No quick outcome for Mitchell
Decisions never seem to be taken quickly when it comes to SA Rugby – and in particular the Lions – and with the spectre of Super Rugby elimination hanging over their heads like the sword of Damocles, the last thing that union and its players really need is yet more uncertainty. [...]
Mitch to face the music
According to the friendly folks at Beeld, suspended Lions coach John Mitchell will finally get his day in court, with his disciplinary hearing scheduled to start this morning. [...]
No wait! It’s not Carlos, it’s Ackies!
Carlos Spencer must surely win the prize for the shortest Super Rugby coaching tenure in history. [...]
Spencer to coach Lions – for the time being
Kiwi flyhalf Carlos Spencer has apparently been appointed as interim head coach after the Lions suspended countryman John Mitchell last week. [...]
Lions coach suspended
The Golden Lions rugby union have taken severe action against their coach John Mitchell by suspending him with immediate effect.
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Talk of yet another player revolt against Mitchell
According to an overnight media report, Lions coach John Mitchell could find his tenure at the Lions in doubt after complaints from players about his heavy-handed management style. [...]
Sharks selection mystery for Lions
After doing this sort of thing for a number of years, I generally have a pretty good feeling about what sort of team the Sharks are likely to pick for a game; this week, though, I have to be honest and admit that I have no clue whatsoever what the selection approach is going to be. I’m hoping that John Plumtree isn’t in the same boat! [...]
